New evidence emerges in #KaraboMokoena trial

Murdered Karabo Mokoena's charred body was found in a shallow grave in Johannesburg.
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Johannesburg - Sandile Mantsoe's trial for the alleged murder of his girlfriend Karabo Mokoena has been postponed to March 19 for further investigation.This was revealed at the Joburg High Court on Monday morning.

Phindi Mjonondwane, the NPA's Gauteng spokesperson, said the State had requested a postponement after new evidence emerged during consultations with witnesses.

Mantsoe is also facing additional charges for assault with the intention to do grievous body harm as well as defeating the ends of justice.

The State alleges that Mantsoe, a 27-year-old father of three, brutally assaulted Mokoena before killing her in his Sandton apartment in May last year.